United Way of Franklin County
United Way of Franklin County is a public charity based in Frankfort, Kentucky. Its 2020 filing describes funding service organizations in and around Franklin County; that filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
United Way of Franklin County at a glance
In short: United Way of Franklin County gave $166K across 11 grants in 2020 (avg $15K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $166,215
- Grants made (2020)
- 11
- Average grant
- $15,110
- Median grant
- $13,673
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to United Way of Franklin County
- Contact
Mailing address: 76C Michael Davenport Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Franklin County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Salvation Army ($29K). Together the top 10 received $159K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2020 went to recipients in Kentucky. The organization’s filing says it provided funds to service organizations in and around Franklin County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 11 grants totaling $166K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Frankfort, KY | Fin Asst | $28,727 |
| Various Organiza Frankfort, KY | Fin Asst | $22,682 |
| Senior Citizens Frankfort, KY | Fin Asst | $18,355 |
| Sunshine Center Frankfort, KY | Fin Asst | $17,059 |
| Simon House Frankfort, KY | Fin Asst | $13,800 |
| Soup Kitchen Frankfort, KY | Fin Asst | $13,673 |
| The King Center Frankfort, KY | Fin Asst | $13,465 |
| YMCA Frankfort, KY | Fin Asst | $12,300 |
| Emergency Food P Frankfort, KY | Fin Asst | $9,279 |
| Thornhill Learni Frankfort, KY | Fin Asst | $9,225 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $136,374 | $207,217 | $166,215 | 11 | $230 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization stated its mission was “to focus on the power of giving by promoting volunteerism and mobilizing financial resources to eliminate the countys compelling human service needs.” Its filing describes its program as providing funds to service organizations in and around Franklin County.
Among the recipients was Simon House, which received $13,800 in 2020. Simon House describes its mission as reducing the extent and consequences of homelessness in Franklin and surrounding counties, including through low-barrier shelters and services for people experiencing homelessness or living on extremely low incomes.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the organization reported 11 grants totaling $166,215. Grant amounts ranged from $7,650 to $28,727, with a median of $13,673. The largest listed grants were $28,727 to Salvation Army, $22,682 to Various Organiza, $18,355 to Senior Citizens, $17,059 to Sunshine Center, and $13,800 to Simon House. Other recipients listed were Soup Kitchen ($13,673), The King Center ($13,465), YMCA ($12,300), Emergency Food P ($9,279), Thornhill Learni ($9,225), and American Red Cro ($7,650). Each grant’s stated purpose was “Fin Asst.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists “BD Of Dir — See Sched”; it does not identify individual officers or directors in the provided information.
United Way of Franklin County's only listed officer is BD Of Dir, See Sched on the 2020 filing (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2020 filing
BD Of Dir
See Sched
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Franklin County
How much does United Way of Franklin County give each year?
United Way of Franklin County gave $166K across 11 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
What is United Way of Franklin County's typical grant size?
United Way of Franklin County's median grant in 2020 was $13,673, and its average grant was $15,110, across 11 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Franklin County give grants?
United Way of Franklin County gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Frankfort, KY (11 grants).
Does United Way of Franklin County give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Franklin County's 2020 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fin Asst" (11 grants).
Who are United Way of Franklin County's largest grantees?
United Way of Franklin County's largest 2020 grantees include Salvation Army ($28,727), Various Organiza ($22,682) and Senior Citizens ($18,355), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does United Way of Franklin County fund?
The organization stated its mission was “to focus on the power of giving by promoting volunteerism and mobilizing financial resources to eliminate the countys compelling human service needs.” Its filing describes its program as providing funds to service organizations in and around Franklin County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Franklin County?
United Way of Franklin County has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Franklin County's EIN?
United Way of Franklin County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-0709640. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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